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The Collegian
The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian
Cade Cracas

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor

Cracas serves as the Sports Producer for AUTV20, Sports Director for 88.9 WRDL, and the Sports and Digital Editor for The Collegian.

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Freshmen prepare to move onto campus for the first time at Amstutz Hall.

Changes to AU’s Amstutz Hall places upperclassmen in first-year dorm

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
August 17, 2024
Nageotte thrusts herself over the bar and into history by securing a gold medal.

Former AU track and field athletes secure trip to 2024 Paris Olympics

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
July 1, 2024
Holder stands with members of his 2023-24 senior class in his season as interim head coach.

AU removes ‘interim’ from swimming and diving coach Hueston Holder’s title

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
June 12, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy on stage, talking to students and faculty at the 36th annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner.

Vivek Ramaswamy headlines 36th annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
April 24, 2024
AU forward Avery Rosso takes a kick from the corner for the Eagles in the 2023 season.

The Eagles prepare for Division I Ohio State in 2024 exhibition

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
April 13, 2024
The Eagles celebrate after a victory at home against Quincy University.

AU women’s lacrosse has high hopes for back-half of 2024 season

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
April 7, 2024
The Eagles practice in the NISS Athletic Center.

AU football continues to roll through 2024 spring campaign

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 27, 2024
Eagle guard Simon Wheeler holds up two fingers after making a basket against the Lake Erie College Storm.

Eagles’ sophomore guard Simon Wheeler enters NCAA transfer portal

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 22, 2024
The Eagles pull off a 3-0 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday night. (Retrieved from AU Athletics with permission)

AU Call of Duty eSports team improves to 10-4 on the spring campaign

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 20, 2024
Eagle wrestler Daniel Beemer caps off his final collegiate season. He finished with 104 college wins in his career. (Retrieved with permission from Ashland University Athletics)

AU wrestling caps off 2023-24 campaign with finishes at NCAA championships

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 19, 2024
Eagle guard Savaya Brockington dribbles the ball with her left hand towards the basket.

Eagles’ quest for back-to-back championships comes up short in loss to Ferris State

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 16, 2024
The Eagles' Brockington, Smith, Howe and Dever high-five one another after a basket is made early in the contest against the Panthers.

Eagles declaw Panthers in opening round of NCAA tournament, 102-65

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 15, 2024
The Eagles will kickoff play in Allendale, Mich., for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

88.9 WRDL leads coverage of AU women’s basketball throughout NCAA Tournament

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 14, 2024
The Eagles sit on the bench prior to the starting lineup announcements inside of Kates Gymnasium.

Editorial: Ashland University should be hosting the Midwest Regional Tournament

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 11, 2024
Eagle guard Savaya Brockington takes a mid range shot in the conference tournament against the Saints.

Eagles flock north to Grand Valley State for NCAA Midwest Regional showdown

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 10, 2024
The Eagles celebrate at center court inside of Kates Gymnasium after winning the GMAC championship.

Eagles soar above Trojans, claim conference championship victory

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 9, 2024
Eagle guard Macy Spielman rejoices with her teammates Annie Roshak and Hayley Smith after a basket is scored.

Eagles secure home victory over Thomas More Saints in GMAC semifinal clash

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
March 8, 2024
Head Coach Doug Geiser walks on the field at Jack Miller Stadium during 2023 fall practices.

AU football releases 2024 schedule after successful previous campaign

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
February 7, 2024
For all crimes or incidents on campus, contact safety services in the case of emergencies.

AU students targeted by fraudulent Safety Services phone calls

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
January 31, 2024
Simon Wheeler drives to the hoop against the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans inside of Kates Gymnasium back on Jan. 18.

AU men’s basketball guard Simon Wheeler looks to lead Eagles through adversity

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
January 25, 2024
Eagle forward Stefan Stanic runs back down the court after making a defensive play for his team.

AU men’s basketball falls to Trojans on the road, 82-71

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
January 5, 2024
The AU women's basketball bench high-fives forward Zoe Miller after she checks out of the game.

AU women’s basketball takes down Trevecca Nazarene, 82-78

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
January 4, 2024
Eagle midfielder Ella Schneider dashes down the field with a Cedarville player trailing her.

AU women’s soccer falls in NCAA Tournament to Lakers, 1-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
December 9, 2023
The graphic displayed by the AU eSports social media's ahead of the championship match.

AU Call of Duty finds second NACE Starleague championship in 3-1 win

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
December 7, 2023
Eagle forward Annie Roshak drives to the rim against the Cavaliers in the team's second conference outing of the season.

AU women’s basketball waltzes through Alumni Arena with 100-point performance

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
December 4, 2023
Eagle quarterback Trevor Bycznski hands off the ball to running back Patrick Blubaugh.

AU football finishes 2023 season with bowl win against McKendree

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
December 2, 2023
The Eagles stand together at midfield in preparation for the outing against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets in the second round of the tournament.

Sweet Sixteen: AU women’s soccer makes first appearance since 2004

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
December 1, 2023
Eagle guard Erin Daniels runs back down the court after hitting a three pointer against the Storm.

Eagles portray stifling offense in 84-38 blowout win over Lake Erie

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 30, 2023
The Ashland University football team walks onto the field ahead of the season finale against Kentucky Wesleyan.

Eagles prepare for first-ever bowl game against McKendree

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 29, 2023
The Eagles huddle together with their hands in the air in preparation for second half action in the NCAA Tournament.

AU women’s soccer knocks Cedarville out of tournament in 2-0 win

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 18, 2023
Ashland University women's soccer forward McKinley Mendenhall takes a corner kick for the Eagles.

Eagles push past Michigan Tech in first round of NCAA Tournament, 3-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 16, 2023
Eagle forward Sydney Polen takes a shot against the Timberwolves in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship.

Eagles prepare for first round of NCAA D-II Postseason Tournament

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 14, 2023
The Eagles took down the Panthers with stifling defensive efforts.

AU football caps off regular season finale with dominant 56-23 win

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 12, 2023
The Eagles sit on the bench during a timeout against the Wayne State Warriors after a convincing win.

Eagles open 2023-24 season with dominating 98-61 win over Warriors

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 10, 2023
The Eagles stand at midfield at Ferguson Field for the National Anthem prior to the beginning of a contest.

Falling just short: Eagles knocked out of GMAC tournament in semi-final round

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 10, 2023
Eagle forward Dani Hicks entered the semi-final round with nine goals and six assists on the 2023-24 season, securing her a spot on the GMAC All-Conference First Team.

Onto the championship: AU women’s soccer takes down Cedarville, 3-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 9, 2023
AU students, Lainey Kathrein and Aidan Nayak, work on producing content for the JDM Department.

Election Show 2023: The importance of content distribution

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 7, 2023
Eagle forward McKinley Mendenhall takes a corner kick for the team during a conference outing.

AU women’s soccer takes down Thomas More in quarterfinal round of conference tournament

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 6, 2023
AU women's soccer looks to 2023 conference and NCAA postseason play

AU women’s soccer looks to 2023 conference and NCAA postseason play

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
November 1, 2023
The Eagles rejoice after pulling off a 2-0 win over the Panthers at a snowy Ferguson Field in Ashland, Ohio.

AU women’s soccer finishes regular season play with win over Ohio Dominican

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 31, 2023
Goalkeeper Maddie Dolenga makes a save while training prior to a conference contest.

Eagles leave weekend with 0-0 draw against Findlay Oilers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 30, 2023
The Eagle special teams unit continues to shine throughout the 2023-24 Great Midwest Athletic Conference regular season.

AU Eagles sneak past Thomas More at home, 28-20

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 28, 2023
AU men's soccer goalkeeper Ty Bowden has been strong to start the season.

Eagle men move to third in conference table with win over Yellow Jackets

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 26, 2023
The Ashland University Eagle volleyball team stands at center court for the national anthem against the Yellow Jackets.

AU volleyball topples Cedarville, 3-2, in nail-biting victory

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 24, 2023
Eagle forward Sam Jordan dribbles the ball at midfield at Ferguson Field.

AU men’s soccer finds draw on the road in 0-0 affair against Cavaliers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 22, 2023
Eagle defender Lexi Syroka walks on a soaked Ferguson Field after the Eagles completed a conference outing against Lake Erie College.

AU women’s soccer pockets a point on the road in 1-1 outing against Oilers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 22, 2023
Eagle quarterback Trevor Bycznski hands off the ball to running back Larry Martin at Jack Miller Stadium.

Eagles blowout Storm in 99th Homecoming outing, 31-19

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 21, 2023
Eagle forward McKinley Mendenhall continues to lead the attacking core in her junior season.

AU women’s soccer receives United Soccer Coaches Pinnacle Award

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 20, 2023
Eagle forward Dani Hicks takes a shot for the Eagles before a contest at Ferguson Field.

The Eagles take down the Timberwolves on the road, 2-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 17, 2023
AU women's soccer defeats Lake Erie at home, 3-0

AU women’s soccer defeats Lake Erie at home, 3-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 15, 2023
Eagle quarterback Trevor Bycznski practices pregame against the Timberwolves.

Eagles dominate Timberwolves from start to finish, 35-3

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 14, 2023
Eagle forward Allison King takes a free kick against the Tiffin Dragons at home.

AU women’s soccer route Dragons at home, 4-0, to protect undefeated record

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 11, 2023
Eagle defender Myah Giordullo continues through her second season as a primary starting back for the team.

AU women’s soccer remains No. 1 in nation for fifth straight week

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 10, 2023
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference recognizes a handful of athletes and their achievements each week.

Eagles see four athletes lauded for GMAC POTW honors

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 9, 2023
The Eagles rejoice after scoring a point against the Storm this past Saturday.

Eagles down Storm, 3-0, push win streak to seven straight

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 8, 2023
Eagle defensive end Chris Julian continues to shine in the 2023-24 season.

Eagles win ninth all-time outing against Cavaliers, 21-7, in dominant showing

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 7, 2023
Eagle sophomore Dani Hicks warms up before a game. She has recorded six goals and two assists on the 2023-24 fall season.

AU women’s soccer protects undefeated record with 3-0 win over Saints

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 7, 2023
The Eagles rejoice after scoring a goal in conference play.

Eagle men dominate Thomas More, 2-0, in fourth-straight win

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 7, 2023
The Eagles run drills in practice prior to the teams contest against Walsh this weekend.

AU football team gears up for Cavaliers at home in bounce-back outing

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 6, 2023
Eagle goalkeeper Mackenzie Simon remains to be one of the top goalkeepers in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference having allowed just three goals on the campaign.

AU women’s soccer remains undefeated on season, takes down Storm 4-1

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 5, 2023
AU COD team member Phil Howman heads into his second season with the team.

AU Call of Duty eSports team falls 3-1 in heartbreaking fashion

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 4, 2023
Eagle Vander Rocha celebrates after scoring a goal for the men's soccer team.

Eagle men move to second in conference standings after 2-1 win over Storm

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 4, 2023
The Eagles warm up before a contest against the Yellow Jackets this past Saturday.

AU women’s soccer remains No. 1 in the country for four-straight weeks

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 3, 2023
eSports Call of Duty Team Captain Connor Milne has been a staple on the team for two seasons.

AU eSports Call of Duty team falls to 2-3 on the season with 3-0 loss

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 2, 2023
The Eagles stand at midfield for the National Anthem at Ferguson Field.

AU women’s soccer walks away with 3-1 win over Cedarville at home

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
October 1, 2023
The Eagles and Panthers went toe-to-toe against one another in the 2022-23 season in Week Seven, with the Eagles pulling off a 14-7 nail-biting win.

Eagles bounce back on the road, taking down Panthers in 20-6 contest

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 30, 2023
The Eagles took down the Panthers 4-0 on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

AU men’s soccer dominates rival Oilers on the road, 5-1

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 30, 2023
The Eagles compete in the eSports facility in the bottom floor of the Archer Library on the AU campus.

AU Call of Duty eSports team falls 3-0 to St. Clair

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 28, 2023
Eagle forward Pedro Faria now has four goals on the 2023-24 fall campaign.

AU men’s soccer downs Ohio Dominican at home, 4-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 27, 2023
Eagle forward Dani Hicks now has four goals and two assists on the season.

Eagles route Cavaliers in impressive 4-0 contest at Ferguson Field

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 27, 2023
Eagle forward McKinley Mendenhall continues her impressive start to the 2023-24 season with one goal and two assists.

Eagles remain No. 1 in the country through seven contests

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 26, 2023
Eagle midfielder Oliver Lovell receives a pass against the Malone Pioneers.

Eagle men’s soccer struggles in recent road conference games

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 23, 2023
Eagle running back Gei'Vonni Washington tries to push off a tackle from a Dragon defender.

Eagle football falls to Dragons, 55-30, in disappointing road contest

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 23, 2023
The Eagles remain as one of the top teams in the country after starting the 2023-24 campaign with an undefeated record.

Eagle women’s soccer blows out Panthers, 6-0, in dominating road contest

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 23, 2023
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Simon makes a save for the Eagles

Eagles remain undefeated in scoreless draw against Trojans

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 21, 2023
Throckmorton walks to the sideline after a contest in the 2021 season.

Throckmorton seizes opportunity given in senior season with Eagles

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 18, 2023
Eagle midfielder Matthew Roberts passes the ball against Malone.

Eagle men’s soccer ties Malone 3-3 on the road

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 17, 2023
The Eagles hoist the Traveling Trophy after taking down the Chargers at home.

Eagles find first win of the season in 38-14 defeat of Hillsdale

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 16, 2023
The Eagles celebrate after scoring a goal.

Women’s Soccer remains undefeated, downing Malone Pioneers 3-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 16, 2023
The Eagles improve to 1-4 on the season with a win over the Cavaliers.

Men’s soccer finds first win of season and breaks 20-year streak against Cavaliers in 2-0 win

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 14, 2023
Eagle quarterback Trent Maddox throws a pass before the contest against No. 1 ranked Ferris State on Sept. 9.

Maddox follows in Brenner’s footsteps, named to AFCA Good Works team

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 13, 2023
The Kappa Sigma brothers walk in the "Mile in a Soldier's Shoes" fundraiser that brought in over $5,000.

“Frat bros” or heroes? AU’s Kappa Sigma fraternity shines positive light on Greek Life

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 12, 2023
The Eagles now hold the No. 1 spot in the national heading into a contest against the undefeated Malone Pioneers to kickoff conference play.

Ashland women’s soccer slotted No. 1 in nation, first time in program history

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 12, 2023
Eagles honored in GMAC Player of the Week awards once again.

Eagles honored in Week Two of GMAC POTW awards

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 11, 2023
The Eagles drop out of the AFCA Top 25 poll with back-to-back losses.

Eagle football falls out of AFCA Top 25 poll rankings

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 11, 2023
The Eagles pull off a victory at home against the No. 4 team in the country.

No. 16 Eagles take down No. 4 Ferris State in dominating fashion

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 10, 2023
The Eagles stand on the field after a tough loss to the Ferris State Bulldogs.

Eagle football team falls to No. 1 Bulldogs in tight-knit contest, 38-28

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 10, 2023
Eagle defender Francesco Chiappo stands at Ferguson Field against the Lakers.

Eagle men’s soccer lose four straight to start 2023-24 campaign

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 9, 2023
The Eagles competed against the Cardinals in a 2-1 win on Friday, Sept. 8 at Ferguson Field.

Women’s soccer takes down Saginaw Valley State at home, 2-1

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 9, 2023
Eagle defender Aurel Veit stands as he prepares to take a free kick.

Eagles fall on the road against Gannon, start season 0-3

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 7, 2023
The Eagles stand on the field against Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Eagles fall to No. 21 in nation after loss against IUP

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 5, 2023
Forward Dani Hicks dribbles the ball past opponents.

Women’s soccer climbs ranks in United Soccer Coaches poll

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 5, 2023
Eagle men's soccer players Vander Rocha, Sam Jordan and Oliver Whaley stand in defeat after a loss in the 2023 season.

Eagle men’s soccer start 0-2 for the first time since the 2019 season

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 4, 2023
The Eagles beat the Tars 2-0 in regulation.

Eagles take down Rollins 2-0 at home, start season undefeated

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
September 2, 2023
The Eagles and Crimson Hawks stand at midfield as they execute the coin-toss to see who receives possession first, and which side of the field they would like to defend.

Eagle football falls to IUP, 24-17, in season opener on the road

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
August 31, 2023
Eagle sophomore Landen Gooley goes down the right sideline against the Laker defense.

AU women’s soccer opens season with win against Grand Valley State

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
August 31, 2023
The Eagles and Crimson Hawks take on one another in the second round of the playoffs.

Eagles open season with revenge outing against IUP

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
August 31, 2023

Women’s soccer gears up for season opener against Grand Valley State

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
August 30, 2023
Eagle junior Lauren Welch high-fives her teammate during a conference contest in the 2022 season.

Eagle volleyball placed No. 1 in conference preseason rankings poll

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor
August 29, 2023
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